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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,571.25, 513,905.88 and 105,932.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,571.25, 513,905.88 and 105,932.18 is: 158,913.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,571.25 : 513,905.88 = 105,932.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,571.25/513,905.88 = 105,932.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,571.25x = 513,905.88 × 105,932.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,571.25x = 54,439,170,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,439,170,183.22/342,571.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,913.42

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